Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

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Polychroma:  An Exclusive Opal Jewellery Collection
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Polychroma: An Exclusive Opal Jewellery Collection

Polychroma celebrates the beauty of Australian opals through contemporary jewellery design.

The Art of Banksy: Without Limits
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The Art of Banksy: Without Limits

A stunning street art exhibition of museum quality, featuring over 180 Banksy artworks.

Polly Woodside Open Day
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Polly Woodside Open Day

Climb aboard and roam the decks of one of Australia’s last surviving 19th-century tall ships.

GodzillaFest
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GodzillaFest

To celebrate 70 years of Godzilla, ACMI is throwing a 70th birthday bash for the Kaiju king.

The Lygon Street Market
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The Lygon Street Market

A new monthly Sunday market offering the best in locally made art, design, and tasty treats.

Regular weekend events

Le Petit Chef at The Langham, Melbourne
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Le Petit Chef at The Langham, Melbourne

An immersive, theatrical dining experience with the world's tiniest chef.

Dreamskape

Dreamskape

Explore the District Dockland's multi-media sensory entertainment complex.

Skyline Melbourne

Skyline Melbourne

See Melbourne's unbeatable city view from the Skyline Melbourne Ferris wheel.

Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting
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Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

Learn how Bakery Hill produces its malts on a tour and tasting led by a distiller.

Punting on the Lake
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Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

Joy
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Joy

Experience an emotive adventure where creativity, colour and storytelling join forces.

Monopoly Dreams

Monopoly Dreams

Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.

Barista Basics
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Barista Basics

Craft and perfect your coffee skills.

Leonardo Da Vinci
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Leonardo Da Vinci

Explore the legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher at THE LUME.

Wurrdha Marra
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Wurrdha Marra

Sharing the work of First Nations artists across time and place.

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

Run the Tan: Run Club
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Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Be captivated with over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.

Chocolate Painting Workshops
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Chocolate Painting Workshops

Take part in a chocolate painting workshop that appeals to all the senses.

Imaginator
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Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

House Down Under

House Down Under

Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.

Bourke Street Mall Busking
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Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.

Mystery Basement Bar Hop
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Mystery Basement Bar Hop

Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.

Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

Saboteurs
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Saboteurs

An immersive, interactive space-themed game with a Moon base-themed play space.

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.

Melbourne Magic Show
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Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Carnival of Karactors
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Carnival of Karactors

A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and burlesque performers.

Local Lunch Club
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Local Lunch Club

Enjoy a gardening workshop, live music and a free lunch cooked on-site using surplus food.

The Art of Banksy: Without Limits
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The Art of Banksy: Without Limits

A stunning street art exhibition of museum quality, featuring over 180 Banksy artworks.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.

The Sunday Market at Southgate
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The Sunday Market at Southgate

After decades positioned around the Arts Centre, the Sunday Market is now at Southgate.

Making Memoir of a Snail
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Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

Scott McKernan: Sensual Sheets and Natural Textures
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Scott McKernan: Sensual Sheets and Natural Textures

An exhibition of anamorphic stipplings featuring local flora, and everyday objects.

RMIT 100 Years Film Festival
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RMIT 100 Years Film Festival

RMIT is running the 100 Years Film Festival to help celebrate the centenary of The Capitol.

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
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Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.

Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie
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Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie

Reko Rennie's largest presentation of work to date and his first-ever retrospective exhibition.

The Explorer: Melbourne Gardens
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The Explorer: Melbourne Gardens

Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis from the comfort of an open-air minibus.

The Fluid Project
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The Fluid Project

A unique and joyful creative experience located at the Emporium Shopping Centre.

Māreikura - Ka rere te rongoā (the Medicine Flows)
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Māreikura - Ka rere te rongoā (the Medicine Flows)

This exhibition of portraits aims to communicate the strength and power of the Māori matriarchy.

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop
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Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.

Honk: Untitled Goose Exhibition
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Honk: Untitled Goose Exhibition

Explore the cheeky world of the iconic game with playable displays and behind-the-scenes insights.

Shrine Kids
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Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

Maritime Exhibition
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Maritime Exhibition

The Victorian Artist's Society hosts a maritime exhibition.

Art Sounds: Group Exhibition
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Art Sounds: Group Exhibition

A group art exhibition by local artist-musicians with live music performances.

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

Bark Salon
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Bark Salon

Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.

Hella Queen
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Hella Queen

Giddy up for a free four-day celebration of LGBTQIA+ artistry and culture.

Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion
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Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion

See Australia’s first major survey of Indigenous fashion.

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